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Stu H said

ANDY00

I've not taken offence... I just hate typing, and I also tend to be direct as it reduces potential for misunderstanding. Too many years of issuing quotations to people that don't understand what they are after or the quote has left me somewhat *jaded* when it comes to text.

It can assure you, my fence is in the same place as it was when I came in to this thread :-)

If a model has 4 pictures posted 4 years ago, and not logged in since, then it's a pretty surefire way of knowing that the model is:

- not active on PurplePort

- potentially not modelling

That the portfolio is still here, *should* be an indication of one of the above and the viewer can decide if they *want* to pursue making contact or not.

If the profile had been removed, and you had seen an image on a different profile, and the model has a name, there is nothing to indicate that pursuing the model through other channels is highly likely to be a waste of time.

A portfolio which has no recent changes is a very strong indication that the person is inactive, and one that's an easy tell.

im sorry stu but you missed what I've been saying or possibly I'm saying it very badly i am very bad at expressing myself online i admit 100%.  my example was a model who joined 7 years ago, has no references, HAs never uploaded an image less those they joined with (BUT) is logged in almost every day. if that's ok, why do the checks at all ? just open the doors like 500px or viewbug.

I'm just curious as to the groups opinions on it honestly, and clearly its very mixed so far

Edited by ANDY00

I think that Admin's approach is, quite rightly, "innocent until proven guilty". Unless there's evidence of misbehaviour it isn't up to them to tell someone how often to shoot, upload or log on?

ANDY00 I guess it's that normal conflict between the commercial reasons for retaining as large a membership as possible versus the site actively managing out people who don't make a contribution of any kind and might be using their access to harvest images etc.

There's a "model" account I see logged in every day but hasn't had a single shoot or uploaded any images beyond the minimum needed to join. They have no references or seemingly other engagement. And they've been a member for well over 10 years.

Personally, I would rather that person had their account removed but it's not my web site. I'm sure the team behind Purpleport are able to see the activities of similar lurkers but such people certainly don't offer anything to the community.

Collective paranoia, has the feel of that 'midsomer' show.

Lews said

ANDY00 I guess it's that normal conflict between the commercial reasons for retaining as large a membership as possible versus the site actively managing out people who don't make a contribution of any kind and might be using their access to harvest images etc.

There's a "model" account I see logged in every day but hasn't had a single shoot or uploaded any images beyond the minimum needed to join. They have no references or seemingly other engagement. And they've been a member for well over 10 years.

Personally, I would rather that person had their account removed but it's not my web site. I'm sure the team behind Purpleport are able to see the activities of similar lurkers but such people certainly don't offer anything to the community.

Thanks Lews to be honest i don't know how policeable it is really i was just curious what others thought, very mixed it seems.

Wondrous said

Collective paranoia, has the feel of that 'midsomer' show.

? are you joining the convo or just trolling

ANDY00 trolling? You are the one who's made a post about image stealing with an account full of photos which you don't want stolen and I'm trolling ?

I recommend you write directly to admin about your worries of image stealing and get back to us , let us all know what admin advised you on image stealing.

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Wondrous said

ANDY00 trolling? You are the one who's made a post about image stealing with an account full of photos which you don't want stolen and I'm trolling ?

No, i asked a genuine question to the community about long term unused accounts for opinions, You called me paranoid, in my last post you told me my art was crap, you are trolling by definition, i would politely ask that if you dont have anything nice and constructive to say on the topic then don't say anything. 

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ANDY00 I can't remember calling your art crap since I made no comment on your art, I did though comment that some people don't know what art is without quoting you. Perhaps you thinking it's about you CHOSE to take offence.

Same way now anyone visiting your port with a lack of photos or activity must be a master photo thief.

In my view it is illogical and to have this deep worry of supposed image theft, than upload lots of photos and yes for me some comments on the thread do sound like paranoia.

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Wondrous said

ANDY00 I can't remember calling your art crap since I made no comment on your art, I did though comment that some people don't know what art is without quoting you. Perhaps you thinking it's about you CHOSE to take offence.

Same way now anyone visiting your port with a lack of photos or activity must be a master photo thief.

Edited by Wondrous

if you read what i said that's nonsense you're saying, i quoted an account that was created 7 years ago, has added no work or references and worked with nobody in 7 years but is logged in nearly ever day.

its so clear to me that a select few on these forum troll and bully others off using the forums at all and i dont understand why at all or why its allowed, A forum is meant to be a discussion, feels like entering the trenches when you ask a question well in mho :-( 

Edited by ANDY00

ANDY00 yes and the account very likely breaks no site rules. Could you post the account for us on your reply , this account you're worried about ?

Edited by Wondrous

You are using the words

Bully , troll etc as a way to deflect from yourself. Bringing up these words does not mean people cannot ask legitimate questions on a thread though I am aware many words are abused as a defence cover by some.

Wondrous said

Collective paranoia, has the feel of that 'midsomer' show.

Wheres the question ? 

ANDY00

In theory I guess it is possible for people to be active with no immediately visible evidence (i.e. book shoots via PM & not get be left any references)

I think the key thing is if you are concerned over a specific portfolio  then you should report it and let the admins decide

As you have indicated there can be many factors.

As you may spot, for example, I have not had any shoots for several years now and am not 100% sure I will return to model shoots - although I keep thinking maybe in the not too distant future.

I certainly don't want to close my account as I still want my work to remain here until I decide to fully give up (I do of course have more  than a few images and do have several (now ageing) references ). Like a few others that are not fully active I do like to look around occasionally to see the wonderful work here & also keep my eyes out for potential models to work with should I return